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Drug Charges in North Cambridge After Probe

September 14, 2026

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Joint Investigation Leads to Drug Charges in North Cambridge

A three-month joint investigation by Cambridge Police, Somerville Police, and Massachusetts State Police into drug distribution in North Cambridge and Central Square led to the arrest of a 65-year-old Somerville resident. The suspect faces multiple charges involving Class A, B, C, and E substances.

The Somerville Times

Medication Takeback Day at North Cambridge Senior Center

City health and police officials are collecting unused prescriptions and vitamins for safe disposal from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the North Cambridge Senior Center.

Cambridge Public Health Department

Documentary 'Recovery City' Screens at Main Library

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for a free screening of the addiction documentary followed by a panel discussion for Recovery Month at the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch.

Cambridge Public Health Department

Aldous Harding and Sam Burton Take the Stage at The Sinclair

Indie singer-songwriter Aldous Harding performs with opener Sam Burton at The Sinclair on Monday, September 14, 2026, with doors scheduled to open at 7:00 p.m.

The Sinclair

Monday Discovery Series Features Tara Ozalp and The Lion Sisters

Club Passim hosts its monthly Monday Discovery Series at 7:00 p.m., with performances by songwriter Tara Ozalp and acoustic folk duo The Lion Sisters.

Club Passim

Remote Session on Affordable Rental Housing Tonight

The Housing Department hosts an online info session at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom to explain eligibility and the Rental Applicant Pool application process.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Resumes Water and Sidewalk Work on Sciarappa Street

The Cambridge Department of Public Works scheduled water main installation and curb and sidewalk reconstruction on Sciarappa Street between Monsignor O'Brien Highway and Thorndike Street for the week of September 14, 2026. The infrastructure upgrades are part of the city's ongoing five-year street and sidewalk reconstruction program.

City of Cambridge

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